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Home My WebLink AboutThe Signal, 1917-5-31, Page 8THE SIGNAI, • COi)FRICH ONTARIO STERLING BANK'S GOOD YEAR. Animal Statement Sheers Remarkable Development in Beeiaees sad Assets. The annual statement of the Ster- ling tenling Bank for the year ending April 30th, 1917. makes a most creditable I showing and r/Aecto greet credit on the efficient wanegemeut which. de- pPite the abnormal economic condi- Ions, is able to report the beet year ever experienced by the Bank. The profit and loss account shows I profits for the year after deducting charges of management, rebate of in- terest, etc., of $101,270.21, as against $145,290.86 in the precedingear, which, with the addition of $52.39 carried forward from 19111, makes a total of $214,006.49 for distribution. During the yeer four dividends amounting to $12,588,89 were W transfers to contingent account :ane to $60,000, and taxes, including the Federal war tax and the Provincial levy. amounted to $2),594.06. leaving $00,13'29.04, as against $62„736.29 in the previous year. The reserve fund is given as T300,000. The balance sheet shows a gratify- ing increase In total assets, which are given as $13,750,88727, as against 310,- 774.31ir.96 last year. Tot al liabilities to97 the p slat area 6 $9 1 �$i1H4,lllasi 973.98, ag year. In the matter of deposits a re- msrasble inc a noted. Deposits not bearing int st are shown as $3,4411,590.34, against $1,866,'.fll).08 last ear. and de its bearing interest have inc from ,158,492.56 last year to $7,187,400.79 thi ear. In the statement of is an item which did not appear in est year's statement is Dominion and Provincial securities amounting to $1,322404.58. Holdings of Canadian, British and for- eign municipal securities have been largely increased daring the war, be - Ing given as $'2.1171,029.i 5, against $9Z3,4t>;f.80 hoe year. Short loans on the other hand have decreased from $145,357.15 last year to $173,545.38 this year. 1 TtcrRSDAr•, MAY 31, 1917 •4 iRi1.'t.v1 fly » rriiL. iit�iipblli The Correct Way to Select Wall Paper In selecting Wall Papers do not overlook the fact that you have to live face to face with them, and that simple, graceful designs, combined with a restful blending of colors,will add to the refining intiuence of any home. We make a specialty of the newest and best in Wall Paper and beg to remind you of the flet that our larBe stock of Paper was purchased before ekes wets advanced 1, con- sequently our customers get the advantage of extremely low prices this season. Prices from 8c to 5Oc per roll. - SiNCER STORE_ BARGAINS At Best Time of Year Middies - All sizes Dresses - children's a n d babies'. Stamped and also Ready -to- wear Linens, Scrims, Towels and Towellings Ladies' and children's sum- mer Underwear Stamped Goods:of all kinds All these lines to be sold at once Twice as much as usual for your money MRS. TAPE SINGER STORE — SQUARE Bringing escriptionsllere insures their being filled faithfully •and. accurately. It insures the exact carrying out of the physician's ideas and plans. It insures' free- dom from any possibility of error in compounding. It insures re- lief to the sufferer if medicine will do it. A. L. Caldwell ••PEKS('RI ('TION DRUM; IST" GA slerich Ontario CHURQH NOTES. Sunday school and Bible class meet at 1C o'clock. On Sunday evening Rey. E. G. Powell, of Clinton. field eecretary of the temperance forces of Huron and Perth counties, spoke at the Baptist church. He gave an account of the work done by the temperance people and said that Huron county was At Knox church next Monday even- ing at 8 o'clock, Rev. W. E. Haseard, B. A., secretary of tbs Canadian Bible Society, will give a chalk talk on the work of the Society. The subject for discussion et the Men's Sunday Olub at Noith street Methodist church next Sunday morn- ing at 10 o'clock will be : "What loyalty does an individual owe to a body of which be is a member ?" -� At"North street Methodist church next Sunday morning Rev. W. K. Hager's subject will be : "The Vic- torious Life.' In the evening IRev. W. S. Hansard, B. A.. secretary of the ¢anadien Bible Society, will preach. At Knox church next Sunday morn- ing the pulpit will be occupied by Rev. W. E: Hasssard, B. A., secretary of the Canadian Bible Society. In the even- ing Rev. R. C. McDermid's subject will be : "Our Pre-eminent Lord.' Rev. Gordon M. Holmes will occupy the pulpit in the Baptist church next Sunday at 11 a. m. and 7 p. in. The ordinance of the Lord's Supper will be observed after the morning service. ••••••...........s..000.00....d0000.0...•••••••r•••••••••s•.•••••u.••••Iss•••a • PATRIOTIC FUND BRANCH. Ottawa Executive Supports Local Or- gaaisatioo in its Policy. The 1111111 docket of business dis- poesil of Si the meeting of the execu- tive of the local Patriotic Fund branch held lest Monday evening contains several iterate which are of general public interest. in all about 425 cases have been dealt with by the branch here up to April 80, and this week seven cases have been transferred here from other branches, and four new families of recent enlistments have been added. Since April 1 no fewer than sixteen casualties from this county have been reported to the local office. A list of ten cases in which pension claims have been dis- of and awarded aggregate* '3,19'2 yearly. A few weeks ego a protest was sent to the Ottawa executive, by thirteen beneficiaries in Goderich, against the action of the local executive in decid- ing to retain half the monthly allow- ance in every case receiving over $10, during the summer months. The Ottawa executive forwarded a copy of this protest, and also a copy of its reply. an extract from which is as fol- lpws : "It will be evident to you, as it is evident to all of us. that the conclu- sion of hostilities will inaugurate, ill all probability, an era of some hard- ship. When our soldiers return it will not be easy for all of them to secure employment at once, and the money which you are now saving, through the action of the Huron County Pat- riotic Fund, will prove a boon and a blessing in a noose difficult period. truet that you and others in Gode- rich will see the matter In this light, and will realize that the Patriotic Fund is only actuated by a desire fot your future wellbeing, and that it has personally nothing to gain by the re- tention of your money." Since this policy of savings was first inaugurated by the Huron execu- • Live the amount in the savings bank aggregates over $1C,00), and the amount withdrawn and invested in war savings certificates, as urged by the executive, aggregates about $1,0100. The work done each month by the local executive officials is verylarge. and requires continual watcfulness and patience to meet the varied emer- gencies and complaints : and it should not be forgotten that this work is performed without remuneration of any kind by the officials. quoted .t Dominion Alliance maven - tit as vy frequently Decrue of the ►plDecease.er work of the temperance offi- ces'. He said that his own work wee 4w eatoroeas.at." Hitherto the temperance forans had been satisfied to accept the interpretation of the law given by the liquor men's lawyers. I tali" thehave been trying to ohmage all tis. For instance, In con- ynectlon with the interpretation of the mrd "family." Formerly this was rowed to include hired men, visi- tors, etc. Now it was limited to the Wile and children of the bead of the house. Slmllarl% with the expression "in the daytime. Whereas this has alma1. been accepted as meaning from daylight to dark, the law now makes 1t from 0 o'clock in the morning to 9 o'clock at night. Mr. Powell also atade an appeal for money to help Dairy along the work. St. George's Church. . Trlolt Sunday : 11 e. m., matins and Holy communion ; 8 p. m.. Bible class and Sunday school ; 7 p. w., even.ong. Friday— Intercession service, 7.30 p. m. June 13th --Canon Tucker, of St. Paul's cathedral, London, will address a meeting in the Masonic Temple moms following a congregational supper et 7 p. w. Flood Damage. Onyx—My wife bunt into a flood of tears the other night. trouble ? Bronx—Did she cause any Onyx—I should say so. Swept away $48 for a new hat in the first torrent. —Chaparral. All of us can learn something from the baby. It is good-natured in the morning. 6% Investment We have available a limited amount of a particularly attractive Bond Issue. Some important features are a follows (1) Interest and Principal payable in gold. (2) Free from normal Federal Income Taxes (either in Canada or the United States). In Awns* earnings over AM NNW the interest requirements. (4) A thoroughly sound investment, which showier appeal to those desiring a straight 6% income_ iaeesteurou 8se*rslies Full particulars on request. A. E. AMES & CO. E.s.bii.e.d Uses Bank Bi4., 63 Rise Sr. W. tills TORONTO, CANADA MONTREAL NEW YORK SUMMER MILLINERY oPE1VING SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd, and FOLLOWING WEEK We will make a special display of new and correct Millinery styles on Saturday, June 2nd, and continue it throughout the following week. For the past ten days or two weeks our milliners have been busy preparing for this opening. Tbe market's new and latest novelties have been secured and we promise you a showing of correct Millinery styles for summer wear that we are satisfied will appeal to you. You are cordi- ally invited to visit the show -room at your convenience during the opening week and study these new summer styles. New -Waisting Silks Beautiful Waisting Silks, washable Japanese Habutai, white ground with explored stripe* and checks. Make serviceable and attractive waists. Colon are absolutely fast. Full yard wide, at per yard 101.26 and 101.50 June is Awning Time This is a good time to get your Awnings put in shape for the Bummer. NVe can put up your old Awnings, repair thein, or stake you new ones, and our chargee are very moderate for the work. Samples submitted and estimates given without cost to you. We will measure your verandah or windows and tell you just what anew Awning will net before you place( your order. Comfortable Underwear New Underwear received this week. Comfort- able styles for summer wear. Made from the finest of white cottons. Perfect fitting in every way. Vests foLladies t,,••••1�=M 3804E 600 • Children's Underwear .-. .........1254*, 16a. and 110o the gatrmeot Summer Hose Exceptionally (Ked value in S,uniner Hose of all kinds. Far and awns- the biggest and hest assortments anywhere near here to pick and choose from. Boys' Stcckings, per pais... 200. 280 and 35c Girls' Stockings in black, white alai tend rs, per pair 2110 Ladies' Howe, perpair.. - 16o, 26o. iso. 600 and 800 NVe have them in cotton, Lisle, silk plated or teal silk, in black. white and every wanted shade. The Bargain Corsets We remind you of our special sale of high- grade Corsets. These are a collection of our inoet expensive lines, which for oue reason or another are being discontinued. All sizes up to tel but not of each kind. Regular up to $6.75 per pair. Choice of the lot only......52.75 Showing of Sidway Go -Carts and Carriages Special display of effte fatuous .tiidway Go -Carte and Baby Carriages this week. Another ship- ment just to hand. Positively the beet and uuwtecientific Go-Cartsandeatriagea produced today. Ask to see the famous Sidway spring that protects the baby's spine. We will point out just how it is the best Baby's Carriageevee put on the market. We recover Umbrellas We upholster Furniture We make Window -sheds' We make Awnings to order HODGENS BROS. Direct importers Goderich • •• •• • • • • I am going out of the retail jewelry business and therefore offer by auction, without limit or reserve, my •• •• ••• • •• •• • •• •• •• • • CTION :SALE Put Him Out I Put Him Out 1 The lady lecturer had got her second wind. She was going strong. "Yes." she cried, witting her arms, •'women have been wronged for age.. They .. have suffered in a thousand *She paused to let this momentous statement sink in. "There le one way they have never suffered." breathed a meek little man. The lady lecturer fixed him with a baleful eye. "And what way I. '.hat r' she hissed. "They have never suffered In M- imeo. "—I:change. • • • •• g• FREE FREE ---- A DIAMOND RING --- at Opening Sale • • ENTIRE STOCK OF JEWELRY VALUED AT X15,000 And consistingof Diamonds, Gold Jewelry, Watches, Clocks, Gut Glass, China, Umbrellas, etc. Silverware, Everything Must be Sold—No Reserve i The sale will commence on SATURDAY, at10.3o a.m., and will be continued at 2.30 p.m. and 7.30 p.m. ; then daily at the same hours until the entire stock is disposed of. REMEMBER THE OPENING SALE, SATURDAY, at 10.30 a.m. • W. H. HARRISON, Goderich S. H. LYON, Expert Jewelry Auctioneer. 1 , • • •• • `f